Remember, remember – livestock and pets don’t like 5th November

WITH bonfire night fast approaching, the FUW is urging people to remember the distress fireworks and sky lanterns can cause to livestock and pets and reminds them of the dangers posed by bonfires.

“We call on people to stick to the firework safety code at all times, especially over the bonfire and Halloween season, to minimise the risk to livestock, pets and humans,” said FUW policy officer Charlotte Priddy.

“This time of year poses many dangers to animals and children ‐ so don’t let negligence and ignorance be the cause for a real‐life horror,” added Mrs Priddy.

Animals in general are not fond of the noise of fireworks and can become quite anxious during this time of year. Therefore, the FUW urges people to be considerate and not let them off near livestock.

“It is also a good idea to make sure that your pets have been micro‐chipped by a vet and that the details on the chip are up to date prior to bonfire night, just in case they go missing,” said Mrs Priddy.

The FUW recommends that people visit an organised display but if you are having a display at home please make sure you follow the firework code at all times to minimise the stress for farm animals and children.

It is also advisable to give neighbours a few days notice of your firework display, particularly if they are elderly, have young children or pets.

“We also remind people that sky lanterns have now been banned by all councils across Wales, as they pose significant dangers to livestock and are, of course, a considerable fire safety risk,” added Mrs Priddy.

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